Shakespeare Drive is in Cheadle and in Stockport district. SK8 2DQ is located in the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheadle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shakespeare Drive, Cheadle, SK8 2DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK8 2DH, SK8 2DJ, SK8 2DE, SK8 2DD, SK8 2HG, SK8 2DF, SK8 2DL, SK8 2DN, SK8 2DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK8 2DQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 53.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46.4% | 46.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31% | 37.4% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 43.3% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 53.6% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 11.4% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 8.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 17.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 13% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 42.5% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 90.4% | 86% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 90.7% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 91.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shakespeare Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cheadle East & Cheadle Hulme North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Shakespeare Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-10-13 | £319,616 |
| 84 Shakespeare Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £398,500 | 2020-08-07 | £494,218 |
| 84 Shakespeare Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-11-22 | £313,451 |
| 93 Shakespeare Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2016-05-27 | £287,605 |
| 85 Shakespeare Drive, Cheadle, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2016-03-24 | £305,912 |
SK8 2DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Hill Nursery School Northgate Road , Edgeley SK3 9PH | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 2,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollywood Park Nursery School Hardman Street , Chestergate SK3 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbank Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2LE | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School Edgeley Road , SK3 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheadle Primary School Ashfield Road , SK8 1BB | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybridge Primary School Councillor Lane , SK8 2JF | 2out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Tree Primary School Queens Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HH | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport Academy Heathbank Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0UP | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurus Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Road , SK8 5GB | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway School Foxland Road , SK8 4QX | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parrs Wood High School Wilmslow Road , East Didsbury M20 5PG | 3out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestnall School Priestnall Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3HP | 4out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College Cheadle Road , Cheadle Hulme SK8 5HA | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aquinas College Nangreave Road , SK2 6TH | - not rated | 3,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pendlebury Centre Edgeley Road , Cheadle Heath SK3 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 941 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School The Together Trust Centre , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inscape House School Together Trust Campus , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Barn House School , Schools Hill SK8 1JE | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School St John's Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3BR | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Printers Arms | Printers Arms, 220 Stockport Road | 392 yd | |
| Cheadle Town Football Club | Park Road Stadium, Park Road | 465 yd | |
| St Cuthbert's C Of E Church | St Cuthberts Church, 6 Cuthbert Road | 574 yd | |
| Gather And Gather @ Lex Autolease | Street Record, Heathside Park Road | 769 yd | |
| Chilli Hut Grill Bar | 219 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomads Bar Ltd @ Cheadle Heath Sports Club | Cheadle Heath Sports Centre, Norbreck Avenue | 614 yd | |
| The Rivals Bar Limited T/A The Red Lion | Red Lion, 83 Stockport Road | 691 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 22 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 956 yd | |
| Cheadle & Gatley Conservative Club | 24 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Tandoori | 228 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 390 yd | |
| Amazon Jungle Grill | 165 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 492 yd | |
| Cheadle Chippy | 163 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 492 yd | |
| Spar & Subway | Spar Store, 195 Councillor Lane | 492 yd | |
| Yummys | 179-181 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Superstore | 147 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 471 yd | |
| One Stop | 151 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 492 yd | |
| Price Busters | 161 Councillor Lane, Cheadle | 492 yd | |
| Lifestyle Express | 142 Stockport Road, Cheadle | 496 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 283 Stockport Road, Cheadle Heath | 523 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lavington Avenue Playing Fields LAVINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Park Road Playing Fields Stadium TENNYSON ROAD | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Cheadle Town Fc (Park Road Stadium) PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD STADIUM PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Cheadle Heath Sports Club NORBRECK AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Oakhurst Drive Recreation Ground Oakhurst Drive | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Brookfield Recreation Ground 83A 83A BROOKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Cheadle Heath Primary School EDGELEY ROAD | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Abney Hall Playing Fields (Closed) Manchester Road | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Walnut Tree Playing Fields (Closed) Criccieth Road | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Ladybridge Primary School COUNCILLOR LANE | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.